IBAN
IBAN in Greenland
A Greenland IBAN has 18 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 18 characters
- Starts with
- GL
- Example (electronic)
- GL8964710001000206
- Example (print)
- GL89 6471 0001 0002 06
- SEPA
- No — SWIFT or local routes
- Bank code
- 4 digits, positions 5–8
Structure, field by field
GL8964710001000206
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | GL |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 89 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | digits | 6471 |
| 9–18 | Account number | 10 | digits | 0001000206 |
Check or calculate a Greenland IBAN
Where to find it
On the account holder’s bank statement, in their online or mobile banking under account details, or on the invoice of a supplier who wants to be paid by transfer. If you only have the bank code and account number, the calculator above builds the IBAN — but confirm the result with the beneficiary.
SWIFT codes for banks in Greenland →Questions
- How many characters is a Greenland IBAN?
- 18, always starting with GL. In print it is written in groups of four: GL89 6471 0001 0002 06.
- Can I pay a Greenland IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Greenland is outside SEPA: payments go by SWIFT (or a local route), and you need the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code with the IBAN.
- Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
- No. The check digits prove the number is well-formed, which catches almost every typo. Only the beneficiary’s bank can confirm the account is open and in their name.
Paying an IBAN in Greenland?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.